[ Pricing ]
Choose a Plan
One sitter. Three plans. Everything included up front, no hidden fees.
Free
Try Occupied with one listing. No card needed.
Free forever. Upgrade whenever you are ready.
- 1 service category
- 2 service areas
- 1 listing photo
- Text availability description
- Email contact with pet owners
- Free listing badge
Standard
For sitters who want to get found and booked.
Retired sitters: 60% off — R198 / year
Secure checkout via PayFast. Instant activation. Pay monthly or yearly — your choice on the next screen.
Everything in Free, plus:
- All 6 service categories
- 10 service areas
- 5 listing photos
- Interactive availability calendar
- Phone and WhatsApp on your listing
- Highlighted at the top of search results
- Standard sitter + Verified badges
Standard + Featured
Standard, plus Featured — renewed every month.
Secure checkout via PayFast. Instant activation. Pay monthly or yearly — your choice on the next screen.
Everything in Free, plus:
- All 6 service categories
- 10 service areas
- 5 listing photos
- Interactive availability calendar
- Phone and WhatsApp on your listing
- Your listing Featured — renewed every month
- Standard sitter + Verified badges
[ Compare ]
See exactly what you get.
| Feature |
Free
Free
, forever
|
Standard
R495
/ year
|
Standard + Featured
R1295
/ year
|
|---|---|---|---|
Your listing |
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| Service categories Pet sitting, house sitting, dog walking, daycare, kennels and more. | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Service areas Suburbs or neighbourhoods your listing can cover. | 2 | 10 | 10 |
| Listing photos Show pet owners where their pets will stay. | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Availability |
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| Availability description Tell owners when you are available in text. | Included | Included | Included |
| Interactive calendar Owners search your open dates directly. | not included | Included | Included |
Get found |
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| Contact visibility What owners can see on your listing. | Email only | Email, phone and WhatsApp | Email, phone and WhatsApp |
| Search ranking Where you appear in search results. | Below paid tiers | Highlighted at the top | Top of results, Featured |
| Trust badges Indicators shown on your listing. | Free listing badge | Standard sitter and Verified | Standard sitter and Verified |
| Promote to Featured Bump a listing to the very top of search every month. | not included | One-off, optional | Included every month |
| List for free | Get Standard | Get Standard + Featured | |
Questions,
answered.
Still unsure? Email admin@occupied.co.za. A real person replies.
Can I try it before I pay?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever and needs no card. You can upgrade to Standard at any time, and your upgrade activates the moment payment completes.
What does Standard cost?
Standard is R495 incl VAT per year, or R49.50 per month on PayFast auto-renewal. Standard + Featured is R129.50 per month (or R1295 per year) and promotes your listing to the top of search, renewed every month. Cancel auto-renewal any time from your dashboard.
Do retired sitters get a discount?
Yes. Retired sitters pay 60% less for Standard: R198 incl VAT per year instead of R495. Your listing carries a Retired sitter badge.
How do I pay?
Checkout runs through PayFast, South Africa's secure payment gateway. Your Standard subscription activates as soon as payment completes, and you get a confirmation email.
What happens when my year runs out?
Yearly plans: your listing stays live for a 7-day grace period after expiry, after which it is hidden from search until you pay again. Monthly plans renew automatically; cancelling stops future charges while you keep every benefit until the end of the month you paid for. Your listing content is never deleted.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, there is no lock-in. If you cancel, your listing drops back to the Free plan's limits.
What is the refund policy?
A full refund is available within 7 days of payment. Once a refund is processed, the listing is disabled. After 7 days, payments are non-refundable.
Where do Standard sitters appear in search?
Standard listings are highlighted and appear above free listings whenever they match a search. Free listings remain fully searchable, just ranked below paid tiers.
Is VAT included?
Yes. All prices shown on this page include VAT, and the only currency is South African Rand.